Federal Grant Award Summary

Covenant House Alaska received a $350,000 Project Grant from the Administration on Children, Youth and Families under the Transitional Living for Homeless Youth program (CFDA 93.550) effective September 30, 2025 through September 29, 2028. The grant funds the Maternity Group Home (MGH) program, which provides safe, stable residential shelter for pregnant and parenting youth ages 16 to under 22 and their dependent children for up to 18 months, extendable to 21 months under extenuating circumstances. The program accommodates child safety requirements and facility standards for infants and children on premises.

The MGH program delivers comprehensive supportive services designed to facilitate youth transition to self-sufficiency and stable, independent living. Services include parenting skills training, child development education, family budgeting instruction, health and nutrition education, basic life skills instruction, educational and employment support, counseling, and case management. By addressing the intersecting needs of homeless youth and their dependent children, the program works to achieve core outcomes in safe and stable housing, education or employment attainment, permanent family connections, and social and emotional well-being.